Chapter 194: Where It All Started

The city was cloaked in darkness, the sun yet to rise and cast its light on the looming confrontation. Preparations were complete, and a handful of Nightshades had gathered. It was far fewer than Carrisa would have preferred, but it was better than none.

Alicarde was still absent, and she had resigned herself to proceeding without him. The final act of this dangerous play would commence regardless of his presence.

Carrisa stood motionless, gazing at the towering structure before her.

It was ironic, she mused. The building stood in the heart of the central district—a government facility belonging to the Bureau of Intelligence. This very place had marked Alicarde's infamous debut as the Reaper. Yet, hidden within its walls all this time had been his most formidable enemy: Zagarath.